US Bridges

A Ave. over I-40 under

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 5.6 MI E of JCT I35 · Structure no. 153300000000000

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

A Ave. over I-40 under is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying A Ave. over I-40 under in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 24 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2042. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 62 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesA Ave.
CrossesI-40 under
Location5.6 MI E of JCT I35
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.43469, -97.38685
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2022)
Projected traffic24 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was A Ave. over I-40 under built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is A Ave. over I-40 under in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does A Ave. over I-40 under carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is A Ave. over I-40 under?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns A Ave. over I-40 under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.